IAA Raleigh (NC)
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Public salvage auctions (branch weekly). Platform-wide additional formats available to Raleigh buyers include: IAA Buy Now (fixed-price between auctions), IAA Dream Rides (exotics/classics), IAA Rec Rides (powersports), IAA Specialty (commercial/heavy), and IAA Virtual Lane (online-exclusive inventory).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly branch auction every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. ET; onsite vehicle preview available 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. local time the day before the auction.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
IAA Transport offers door‑to‑door delivery within the continental U.S. and select international markets. Get a quote before completing purchase, pay online, and track status. Local Auto Tow option can auto‑dispatch deliveries within a branch’s local service area.
Buyer Fee Details
Award day + 4 days free; storage fee $50/day thereafter.
Seller Fees
Not specified on the Raleigh branch page or IAA public U.S. site.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage: day vehicle is awarded + 4 days. Storage fee after free period: $50. Days to pay: Domestic buyer = award day + 2 days; Foreign buyer = award day + 4 days. Late fee: $50 or 2% (whichever is greater).
Who can Register
Open to public buyers. Create a free guest account online, then upgrade to a Registered Buyer account to bid. Registration fee: $200 at sign-up. Upload required documents online or via the IAA Buyer App; account is activated after review.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Branch page lists standard options: In person: Cash, credit card (less than $250 in-person), or certified check. Online: I‑Pay (Licensed Business buyers) or wire transfer. IAA How to Pay page adds: PayPal (online and in app), MoneyGram (in person; transporters can pay using your invoice), credit/debit cards online/in app (limits apply; American Express not accepted), cash/cash equivalents with ID; cashier’s/official bank checks only if remitter name matches buyer/owner/employee; USPS money orders not accepted starting June 1, 2024.
Bidding Methods
Online only (web AuctionNow platform and IAA Buyer App). In-person bidding not offered; onsite preview remains available the day prior.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Apps and who uses them: Buyers use the “IAA Buyer App” (listed on iOS as “IAA Buyer Salvage Auctions”) to search, bid in live digital auctions, use Buy Now, Timed Auctions, Dream Rides, Rec Rides, Specialty, and Virtual Lane, and to make payments. Transporters use the “IAA Tow” app to receive/accept dispatches and manage pickups; transporters can register at a branch. AuctionNow is the digital bidding platform with automated countdown and time‑extension; buyers must bid from their own device (no branch kiosks). Raleigh’s branch page shows the weekly schedule (Wed 9:30 a.m. ET). Some IAA pages show auction times in CDT in event lists; rely on the branch’s local time listed in Branch Notes. If fee details are needed before bidding, use the IAA Cost Calculator when logged in. If using IAA Transport for delivery, coverage includes door‑to‑door in the U.S. and specified international markets; Auto Tow can automate local deliveries.
Pickup Rules
Pickup hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET (yard closes before office). Vehicles can be picked up on sale day. For pickup status call 877-272-6665. Transport drivers and towers must wear a high‑visibility safety vest on IAA property. IAA loaders will not lift items > 11,000 lbs; transporters are responsible for proper equipment and loading. After payment confirmation, IAA sends an email with detailed pickup instructions that serves as the release form (language shown on other IAA online-exclusive and consolidated sale pages).
Policies
Onsite preview available 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. local time the day before auction.; Open to public buyers (eligibility).; Auctions are all‑digital; no in‑branch kiosks for bidding.; Credit/debit cards accepted online and in the IAA Buyer App (limits apply; American Express not accepted online); USPS money orders not accepted as of June 1, 2024.; Safety: Transport drivers/towers must wear a high‑visibility vest on IAA property; IAA loaders will not lift items over 11,000 lbs.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Transporters must wear a high‑visibility safety vest and have proper loading equipment. IAA Tow App is intended for transporters; they can register as outbound vehicle transporters at any IAA branch. Transporters can also pay on buyer’s behalf at MoneyGram using buyer’s invoice details.
Third Party Process
After payment confirmation, IAA provides an email with detailed pickup instructions that serves as the release. Transporter checks in during yard hours and is responsible for loading within loader limits.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment must be confirmed. Bring release information; transport drivers must wear a high‑visibility safety vest. No gate pass/PIN process is stated for this branch.
Self Pickup Process
Pick up during yard hours (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET). Yard closes earlier than the office to allow time for pullout/loading. Vehicles may be picked up on sale day. Call 877‑272‑6665 for pickup status.
This page was last updated on September 1, 2025 and some details may have changed. Reach out directly to the auction with any questions.
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